Nigerian artistes Patience Ozokwor, Femi Kuti, Adewale Ayuba, CharlyBoy and others on Wednesday mourned music legend Onyeka Onwenu, who died on Tuesday.
Burna Boy, who has over time described his type of music as Afro-fusion, said foreigners appreciated him more.
Wizkid saw his hopes of winning another Grammy dashed Sunday night as he lost out in the two categories where he was nominated for awards.
This year Hollywood Bowl will mark the 100th year of the event that is precisely centered to celebrate and exhibit distinctive musical legends.
The ‘Legacy +’ album by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti was another Nigerian album nominated in the same category.
These influencers warned that Africa was at risk and can no longer wait for vaccine promises made by rich nations.
The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation director-general has ascribed the recent Burna Boy and Wizkid’s Grammy awards to all Nigerian artistes across the country.
Femi Kuti said as a musician, his fulfilment will be in a prosperous Nigeria and Africa, adding that no award will bring such satisfaction.
Seun has had running battle with state forces over his activism and anti government stance on several issues.
Fela kept a harem of women, many of whom are his band members, during his time.
